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The average train between Leicester and Kassel takes 10h 45m and the fastest train takes 8h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester to Kassel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 45m
Duration
1,120 km
Distance
€355
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurttrain train 79
  4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain train 20 / ...
9h 50m
€288–520

Leicester to Kassel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leicester and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Kassel at 5:11 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 10h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 27m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 27m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 26m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 24m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 26m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 27m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 24m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 26m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 27m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 24m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 26m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 27m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 52m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 27m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 27m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 44m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 28m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 27m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 26m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 27m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 27m • 3 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Kassel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,120.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Kassel, Germany?

You can take a train from Leicester to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 9h 50m.

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